Training Course on Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation (MEC001)
Training Course on Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation
The Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation (PM&E) course offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the principles, tools, and practices required to effectively engage stakeholders and promote inclusive decision-making throughout the project cycle. The course is designed for professionals and practitioners involved in project management, monitoring and evaluation, and community development who seek to strengthen their capacity in participatory approaches.
Through practical examples, case studies, and interactive exercises, participants will learn how to meaningfully involve project stakeholders—including beneficiaries and community members—in monitoring and evaluation processes. The course emphasizes participatory data collection methods, inclusive analysis techniques, and stakeholder engagement tools that enhance ownership, accountability, learning, and sustainable development outcomes.
Course Duration
Online Training: 5 days (4hrs per day)
Classroom Training: 5 days (7hrs per day)
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation (PM&E) process
- Develop PM&E results levels
- Define appropriate indicators for PM&E
- Apply the Logical Framework Approach (LFA) within PM&E
- Carry out participatory M&E planning
- Understand and apply participatory data collection methods
- Develop tools and techniques for rural appraisal in PM&E
- Conduct participatory data analysis
- Implement participatory impact assessment
Organisational Impact
Organizations whose staff attend this course will benefit from:
- Improved quality, relevance, and credibility of monitoring and evaluation systems
- Enhanced stakeholder ownership, accountability, and transparency in projects
- Better-informed decision-making based on inclusive and participatory evidence
- Strengthened learning and adaptive management practices
- Increased sustainability and impact of development interventions
Personal Impact
Participants will gain:
- Practical skills in participatory monitoring, evaluation, and impact assessment
- Enhanced ability to engage communities and stakeholders effectively
- Improved competence in designing indicators, logframes, and PM&E tools
- Hands-on experience with participatory data collection and analysis methods
- Increased professional confidence and career relevance in M&E practice
- A Certificate of Completion upon successful completion
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation
- Overview of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
- Importance of Participatory Approaches in M&E
- Definition of Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation
- Principles and Values of Participation
- Benefits and Challenges of PM&E
Module 2: PM&E Planning and Design
- Planning the PM&E Process
- Setting Objectives and Indicators
- Developing PM&E Results Levels
- Participatory Data Collection Methods and Tools
- Participatory Data Analysis Techniques
Module 3: Logical Framework Approach (LFA)
- Introduction to the Logical Framework Approach
- LFA Analysis and Planning Phases
- Designing a Logframe
- Risk Rating in the Logframe
- Horizontal and Vertical Logic
- Using the Logframe for Activity Planning and Budget Scheduling
Module 4: Participatory Tools and Techniques
- Participatory M&E Planning
- Participatory Project Design
- Group Dynamics in Participatory Decision-Making
- Participatory Information Gathering Tools and Methods
- Quantitative and Qualitative Data Collection
- Triangulation of Data Sources
Module 5: Analysis, Reporting, and Impact Assessment
- Data Analysis in PM&E
- Quantitative Data Management Using SPSS/Stata
- Descriptive and Inferential Data Analysis
- Participatory Dissemination of Findings
- Participatory Evaluation Approaches
- Participatory Impact Assessment
- Reporting on Progress, Results, and Lessons Learned
Note: The specific content, activities, and duration of each session may be adjusted based on the target audience, learning objectives, and available time.
Course Language
English
Training Methodology
The Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation course will be delivered using an inclusive, experiential, and learner-centered approach that reflects the core principles of participation and stakeholder engagement. The methodology combines theory with practice to ensure participants gain both conceptual understanding and practical skills.
The training methodology includes:
- Interactive presentations and facilitated discussions to introduce PM&E concepts, principles, and frameworks
- Participatory learning exercises that model PM&E approaches used in real project settings
- Case studies and real-world examples drawn from development and humanitarian contexts
- Group work and role-play sessions to simulate stakeholder engagement and community participation
- Hands-on practice with participatory tools and techniques, including rural appraisal methods
- Guided practical sessions on PM&E planning, indicator development, and logframe design
- Participatory data collection and analysis exercises using both qualitative and quantitative methods
- Peer learning and experience sharing to draw on participants’ professional backgrounds
- Question-and-answer sessions and reflective learning throughout the course
- Trainer-led feedback and coaching to support skill development and application
Certification
Upon completion of training, the participant will be issued with a certificate of Completion.
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